Differences in Radial and Ulnar Artery Size in Young Children

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Conditions studied: Surgery

In brief

This is a prospective observational study that requires measurement of the size of both arteries in both upper extremities using ultrasound. These will be performed after the induction of anesthesia prior to the start of the surgical procedure. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate differences in the size of the radial and ulnar artery in a single extremity and then compared to the non-dominant extremity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07558694

Run by

Joseph D. Tobias

People needed

100

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2029-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-30

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 9. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ASA 1-3 patients undergoing a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with known abnormalities in their vasculature.
• Patients with a previous history of radial/ulnar artery cannulation or puncture.
• Patients with a history of significant upper extremity trauma.
• Patients with a history of congenital abnormalities of the upper extremities.
• Patients with acquired or congenital comorbid conditions known to affect vascular size or development.

Where it is running

• Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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